Chemistry, asked by hanumantha2887, 1 year ago

Explain why the lkaline earth metal oxides are less basic than those of alkali metals

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Answered by nishassingh911pbyxat

The oxides of alkali metals are very basic in nature. This happens due to the highly electropositive nature of alkali metals, which makes these oxides highly ionic. Hence, they readily dissociate in water to give hydroxide ions.

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